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This is an abbreviation for monohierarchical classification.

monohierarchical classification

A hierarchy in which each node is linked to only one parent node.

Notes

  • Each node in a the hierarchy is linked to the top of the hierarchy by a single path.

Example

  • The figure below shows a monohierarchy. Each node has one parent so there is only one route from each node to the top of the hierarchy.
    For example from node P the path is P→G→C→A.

Figure 1: Hierarchy Illustration - Monohierarchical Classification


Alternatives

  • Monohierarchy

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